Monogenic diabetes in Pakistani infants and children: challenges in a resource poor country.

Mohsina Noor IbrahimTaj Muhammad LaghariMiara RiazZubair KhosoYasir Naqi KhanMehar YasirMisbah Iqbal HanifSarah E FlanaganElisa De FrancoJamal Raza

Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2021)

Genetic testing is essential to confirm a diagnosis of monogenic diabetes which guides clinical management and future counselling. Our study highlights the importance of diagnosing monogenic diabetes in the largely consanguineously-married population of Pakistan.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
young adults
current status
insulin resistance
tertiary care
hiv testing